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Stolzite and Faustite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine
Waxy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

2.180-2.1901.612
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1

Birefringence

0.090-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Stolzite and Faustite Optic Character

Stolzite and Faustite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Stolzite and Faustite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Stolzite and Faustite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Stolzite and Faustite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Stolzite and Faustite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Stolzite is while Stolzite is in appearance.